1986 Opel Ascona vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 463 more horse power than 1986 Opel Ascona. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche 911 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1986 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Ascona. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Opel Ascona | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Opel | Porsche |
| Model | Ascona | 911 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 537 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
